pak-model: Vientiane

The Wat Pha Kaew temple, originally constructed in 1565 and rebuilt many times since then, used to house a famous Emerald Buddha statue that is now in Bangkok, Thailand. Vientiane also has monuments, markets, and places of education. ... Vientiane was founded during the late 13th century. In the mid-16th century, it became the capital of the Lao kingdom. Over time the city was controlled by various groups, including the Burmese, Siamese, and Vietnamese. ...